Winter Wonders

While driving home,

I was thinking about the raw winter wind
 howling around my car

The seemingly endless darkness,  

The temperatures below freezing
for days

The commute would be unbearable
Without my heated seats!   

Yet, as I drove by White Pond,

my spirits lifted. 

There, in the shadow of a sliver of moon,

out on a scraped surface of the pond,

were hockey players who had found a way

 to add joy and excitement to this cold winter day.  

I suspect they were wrapping up their game

Most standing around, leaning on sticks,

 They seemed happy and satisfied

with the wonders of a winter evening! 

As I stopped to take in the sight,

I realized that beyond them were others

who realized the evening was just perfect for fishing. 

In fact, the pond was alive and happy,

 just as exciting as on those hot August nights!

I'm reminded that while winter is long, cold and dark,

there are wonders if we just stop to notice. 

I'm glad I did.

I finished my commute

Made my way home

With a smile

 Reflecting Winter's Wonders!